Question

Please read Taking sides chapter for week (please see syllabus) and write a one page summary of the two perspectives. One paragraph should describe the point “for”, the second paragraph should describe the perspective “no/against” and the third paragraph should describe your personal reflection and thoughts on the two perspectives.

Issue 4: Is Full Inclusion Always the Best Option for Children with Disabilities?

Answer 1

Children with disabilities should not be excluded. There should be full inclusion in the classroom and its activities. If not, it will discourage and hurt them. Their pain will increase. Their performance will further deteriorate.

Full inclusion is not the best option for children with disabilities because, they need special treatment, techniques to acquire knowledge. The practice of traditional teaching, done in common to all children will not benefit them. They need personalized attention, catering to their abilities.

In my opinion, educational institutions should seek to strike a perfect balance between the two perspectives. The classroom environment for children with disabilities should neither be fully inclusive nor be fully exclusive. They need to get an idea of both the environment, as they need to face the real world. This method will help them to learn, at the same time give them the strength and courage to face outside world, with varied personalities.